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I Don't Hate Jim Caple Today
Jim Caple, the Yankees-hating douchbag who writes for ESPN, produced an excellent article today about closers and the save statistic. In light of Jerome Holtzman’s death, Caple thoroughly explo… more →
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I Don't Hate Jim Caple Today
John Stevens wrote 1 year ago: Jim Caple, the Yankees-hating douchbag who writes for ESPN, produced an excellent article today abou … more →
Congrats, Goose.
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Creator of Save Stat, Dead at 82
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John Stevens wrote 1 year ago: Jerome Holtzman, a member of the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and a man who helped make … more →
We're back! What a relief. Get it? Relief. Like, relief pitching.
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John Stevens wrote 1 year ago: Gnopple, you’ve inspired me to pick up the good fight for middle-relief recognition again. Wh … more →
Joba The Starter
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John Stevens wrote 1 year ago: Well, I guess this was inevitable. But why now? Because the Yankees are 21-25 and in the A.L. East c … more →
Towers Hocs a Loogy
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John Stevens wrote 1 year ago: The Padres claimed pitcher Sean Henn off waivers from the Yankees. Will the wisdom of Kevin Towers s … more →
Closers and Conventional Wisdom
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John Stevens wrote 1 year ago: Decent article about conventional wisdom versus Bill James with respect to closers. Here’s a … more →
Rudy Returns
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John Stevens wrote 1 year ago: Rudy Seanez is back in the majors after signing a one-year deal with the Phillies. The lede of this … more →
Bizarro World
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John Stevens wrote 1 year ago: I actually kinda agree with Ozzie Guillen here, but somehow, he’ll screw everything up. … more →
Right On, Riske
John Stevens wrote 1 year ago: “Sometimes people get too caught up in their roles, the seventh/eighth inning guy or the six … more →
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Opening Day Bullpen Woes
John Stevens wrote 1 year ago: Gloomy day for a bunch of bullpens yesterday. The Brewers (all the talk about Gagne needing to be … more →
Winners of Yankees' Bullpen Battle Announced
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John Stevens wrote 1 year ago: I’ve mentioned the group of Yankees’ righty relievers vying for several spots a few time … more →
Fantasy Bullpen Rankings
John Stevens wrote 1 year ago: If you’re into relief pitchers and you’re into fantasy baseball, here’s a nice ama … more →
Study: Signing Old Relievers to Pricey, Multi-Year Deals Not Wise
John Stevens wrote 1 year ago: Exhibit 346: The Reds are regretting signing Mike Stanton, then 39 and now 40, to a two-year, $5.5 m … more →
Rudy's Campaign Ends Abruptly
John Stevens wrote 1 year ago: Dodgers release Rudy Seanez. Score one for team “Signing Old Relievers is Not Wise.” At … more →
2008 Preview: AL Contenders' Bullpens
John Stevens wrote 1 year ago: There are always surprises over the court of 162 games, but heading into 2008, there appear to be tw … more →
Joba Rules 2.0
John Stevens wrote 1 year ago: Confirmed … more →
Some March Links
John Stevens wrote 1 year ago: Its been awhile. You look great. Here are some links as a reward for your patience. - Ross Ohlendorf … more →
